Subtract 9/12 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 9/12
122 - 912 is 214.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
122 = 12 × 62 × 6 = 7212 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
912 = 9 × 112 × 1 = 912 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7212 - 912 = 72 - 912 = 6312 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 214
- In mixed form: 514
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